2015-01-26 Minutes

The board met for the annual Board of Finance organizational meeting on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room. Those present: Ron Felger, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, Kent Somers and Liz Hathaway. Also present: Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students and a reporter.

Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.

President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Per NACS Bylaw 0151.1, Officers of the Board of Finance are the same as the Board of School Trustees. Ron Felger, President and Paul Sloffer, Secretary. Motion to approve by Kent Somers; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers recommended Garrett State Bank as the depository selection. Motion to accept by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers presented checks issued by NACS that have not been cashed in a two-year time period that need board approval for deletion. Motion to delete checks as presented by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried. Mr. Mallers reported on the investments and interest earned as follows: General Fund $38,829.88 and Health Insurance Fund $15,591.76; Total $54,421.64. Per NACS Investment Income Policy # 6144, recommended investment income be receipted into the General Fund; with the exception of investment income calculated and receipted separately for the Health Insurance Fund. Motion to approve by Paul Sloffer; seconded by John Hilger. Motion carried.

Motion to adjourn by Kent Somers; seconded by Paul Sloffer.

Meeting adjourned.

Board President

Board Secretary

REGULAR MEETING

The Northwest Allen County Board of School Trustees met in regular session on Monday, January 26, 2015 immediately following the Board of Finance Meeting in the Central Office Board Room. Members present: Ron Felger, Paul Sloffer, John Hilger, Kent Somers and Liz Hathaway. Also present: Gloria Shamanoff, Bill Mallers, Lisa Harris, staff, students and a reporter.

Motions herewith mentioned are unanimous unless otherwise stated.

President Ron Felger called the meeting to order. Motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2015 reorganization meeting and regular meeting as presented by John Hilger; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Motion carried.

PERSONNEL/COMMUNICATIONS

A. RESIGNATIONSRosalba Alvarez, Carroll High Food Service Assistant, resigned as of 1/28/15. Janelle Carpenter, Technology Specialist, resigned as of 1/14/15.

Motion to approve item J by Paul Sloffer; seconded by Liz Hathaway. Vote was four in favor with Kent Somers opposed. Motion carried.

K. GIFT/GRANT/DONATION ACCEPTANCEBrad Zern, Eel River Principal, requested permission to accept a donation from the Target Foundation in the amount of $700.00 to be used for 1st grade learning activities. Motion to approve by John Hilger; seconded by Kent Somers. Motion carried.